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23 November 2010, 05:52 PM
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"TRF" Member
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Real Name: blaine
Location: memphis
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Rolex 1675 PCG and my Lucky Day
as i went to my 17th and finally show of the year. i never excepted
it to be probably my best day of the year. and with some luck it was! my super score this year, buying a red sub at a pawn shop off a "green sheet" at a level 3 price. that was great, but this one is better! last year at the nawcc show in del-mar ca. 11/19-21/2009. (BTW, an excellent show. thanks to the folks at chapter 59 that make it happen) i bought in the parking lot (pre-show) a 1675 pcg gilt exclaimation pt dial with a 7206 expandable oyster date stamped 3 62 on 11/19/2009. i asked where the watch came from and he told me a story it was bought from the original owners wrist and sold to the man he bought it from. > o.k.< he said if there anything else he would get it. "maybe papers". at which point i said to myself, (hmmm wishful thinking. not necessary. he already made the sale. seems like i've heard this story before??? yes!) i thanked him and walked away. (note i didn't believe the paper story and never offered my card. hmmmm?) as with every watch i keep, i went out to find the correct garage (box) to keep it in. and again, at a pawn shop my garage was found in a few months. fast forward, nawcc show del-mar ca. 11/18/2010 table holders set-up. (1 yr to the date). i was done buying and started setting up my table and someone taps me on the shoulder. the gentleman say's "hello remember me?">> i say "sure i bought the gmt from you". he say's " i didn't have your number and didn't know how to get ahold of you. i have something for you, they have been setting on my dresser for a few months, and i was hoping you where coming this year" and to MY SURPRISE! he is showing me some papers!! ( you got to be joking, holy $#!^. the rolex gods have blessed me on this ONE!) he hands them to me. i say with great enthusiasm, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!! fast forward again. the first thing i do when i get home sunday morning, not pet the dog, not kiss the wife or hug the kids. but to grab a spring bar pin and find the watch and check the numbers! BING! it's a match! the watch was purchased at the AFEX at Wheelus Air Base Libya, in 12/18/62 by a 1/LT. (never heard of the base, but after reading. it has a interesting history.) |
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23 November 2010, 06:12 PM
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Real Name: Steve
Location: Newport Beach, CA
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You lucky DOG! That is my grail watch... with original box/papers.
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23 November 2010, 06:52 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Emanuele
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Great CATCH!
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23 November 2010, 07:59 PM
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Real Name: Michael
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Blaine, that is beyond lucky...you should buy a lottery ticket.......
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23 November 2010, 08:04 PM
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Awesome, I wish I would be as lucky as you......just once
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23 November 2010, 08:25 PM
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Real Name: Nikos
Location: Florida
Watch: Rolex GMT 16750
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Very nice
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23 November 2010, 08:50 PM
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Real Name: John
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Awesome story and awesome watch! Congrats and enjoy!
John
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23 November 2010, 11:02 PM
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Huge congrats, Blaine!
  What a catch.dP
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23 November 2010, 11:32 PM
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Congratulations Blaine! Now wheres that "What are papers worth?" thread? Ask Blaine!
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23 November 2010, 11:38 PM
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Real Name: Ken
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Wow--what a story--Lucky guy!!!
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24 November 2010, 12:01 AM
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Excellent ending to a great story Blaine. Congrats you lucky dog.
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24 November 2010, 12:11 AM
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It dosen't get any better then that. Congrats on a stunning GMT Blain
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24 November 2010, 12:18 AM
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What a great seller! Thanks for the story.
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24 November 2010, 02:49 AM
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Blaine, awesome find!
Wear it in good health, I hope all is well with the gang ;). |
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24 November 2010, 03:15 AM
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The butler did it!!!
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24 November 2010, 03:22 AM
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I'd like to know the price of this watch in 1962 ?
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24 November 2010, 05:08 AM
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oh man,you lucky SOB!@!
did you give the guy a tip for making your year? should have been worth at least a few C'notes,yes?..lol |
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24 November 2010, 07:46 AM
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You are so lucky. It is nice to know that there honest people out there. Congratulations.
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24 November 2010, 07:58 AM
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Hi Blaine. I met you in Louisville at the watch show and GTG this summer. Very cool story! Hope all is well with you.
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24 November 2010, 08:03 AM
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Real Name: Jeff
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thats great to hear congrats
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24 November 2010, 08:27 AM
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That GMT was sold a couple of months after I was born.
 It seems to be in better shape than me. 
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24 November 2010, 10:09 AM
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"TRF" Member
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Real Name: blaine
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SM3, a tip was given.
Ben, thanks the gang is fine! mcjp6, i did! and no luck. |
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24 November 2010, 10:20 AM
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What an awesome story!! Big congrats... good to know there are honest people out there!
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24 November 2010, 10:58 AM
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What a great story! There was something similar to this posted in the general forums about a guy who I think sold his watch without the papers and then somehow found that guy that bought the watch and mailed him the paperwork, or something along those lines! These stories always pull at the ole heart strings! It's so nice to hear stuff like this in this day and age, definitely a rarity! You are beyond lucky as many others have already said! Enjoy your now complete vintage!!!
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24 November 2010, 02:30 PM
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Wow Wow Wow !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fantastic story, this is what makes the vintage watch chase so intoxicating, there is always one out there waiting to be found, and then to get the papers thrown in at a later date is just awsome. I hope you greased that gents palm with a few gold coins, stay lucky
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24 November 2010, 08:12 PM
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Cool story
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25 November 2010, 11:44 AM
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Great story and what an amazing example!!
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25 November 2010, 12:06 PM
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I love stories like this !
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25 November 2010, 12:37 PM
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What a great read....You got Soooo lucky Blaine!
Beautiful watch by the way.... 
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